The man’s smile faded, his eyes growing serious.
His handsome fingers reached out, gently tracing the delicate skin of the girl’s cheek in his arms.
He understood her confusion naturally.
Initially, he had intended to follow the normal pace of a relationship, progressing step by step.
But he couldn’t help himself.
He couldn’t resist showering her with everything, gifting her all the precious and beautiful things in this world.
That was why he had startled her so many times.
“We won’t be separated, Yueyue,” he suddenly said, his voice calm and steady, carrying an undeniable strength.
Su Yue hadn’t expected him to break his long silence with just this sentence, and she frowned slightly in displeasure, “I know, but your family doesn’t.”
“They know, and they trust,” Chen Ziming replied.
She looked surprised.
“You still don’t know me well enough,” he said with a helpless smile, continuing,
“From a young age, I’ve made my own decisions; they’ve long been able to gauge my thoughts through my actions.”
“Do you know how my mother learned of your existence? It was when Zheng Yan’s father spoke up for his daughter, mentioning that I had brought you to a friend’s gathering.”
“Do you know why Liang Mu and the others gave you gifts? Because only girls who are about to get married are brought to our friends’ gatherings.”
“My mother understands that I am serious.”
Speaking of which, he smiled faintly again, changing the topic.
“Besides, I never dated, and the whole family was anxious. Now that I’ve suddenly brought them such an excellent granddaughter-in-law, they’re afraid you’ll leave me. Accept their kindness with peace of mind, don’t overthink it.”
Su Yue was astonished, finally understanding why she had received such a valuable meeting gift upon first meeting Liang Mu.
In the end, it was his firm choice that led to his family and friends accepting and doting on her wholeheartedly.
This, however, made her even more perplexed.
“We hadn’t even known each other for a month then, why did you take me to such a significant occasion?”
“Why so many questions?” Chen Ziming frowned. “I like you, and I want to marry you, so I took you.”
He didn’t want to remind her of the past anymore.
It made him seem too calculating.
After all, everything he did was to possess her. Now that his goal was achieved, why bother seeking more trouble?
“You’re being dismissive,” Su Yue frowned along with him, clearly displeased with his attitude.
Seeing her expression, Chen Ziming’s smile returned instantly. He pulled her into his embrace, his voice softening.
“How could I dare to be dismissive of my darling?”
He paused, then asked as if casually, “Do you believe in fate?”
I believe in fate.
After meeting you five years ago and being captivated, I’ve never forgotten.
Before that, no one had ever occupied my heart.
After that, only you could.
What’s fortunate is that the seemingly difficult little girl holds the same belief as I do.
She is brave and gentle, striving upwards, with a yearning for truth and a positive exploration of this world.
Her appearance is sweet, but her heart is strong, like a rose rooted in the desert, growing wildly, unafraid of any hardship.
She told me that facing darkness requires courage, and that people like me, with courage, bring light to this world.
That’s when I knew.
To me, she is fate.
“Fate?” Su Yue looked up at him in confusion, meeting his gentle gaze.
“Yes, the stars move according to their commands, and between people, there is also their own fate. The first time I saw you, I firmly believed we would be together. If I were to get married, the bride could only be you.”
He reached out and gently pinched her cheek.
Although the explanation was a bit far-fetched, Su Yue felt as if something had struck her heart, stirring a ripple.
Outside, the snow fell heavily.
The vast expanse of white snow danced lightly in the wind, witnessing the fate of the lovers within the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Throughout life, searching the world, one is merely searching for their own destiny.
You are the ultimate destination of my life.
Even if we part, even if there are misunderstandings, even if we tread through many twists and turns, I will return to your side.
Everything is destiny.
Everything is also my deepest and most sincere love for you.
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I’ve been hesitant to write about the angsty parts, but they are about to begin. After the angst, there will be super sweet moments!
Later, the female lead will mature and become a comrade-in-arms fighting alongside the male lead.
Rest assured, the ending will definitely be a happy one.